Database research record2003·Global
A systematic overview of urban agriculture in developing countries from an environmental point of view
Hasan Belevi, Bettina Baumgartner
International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management
Urban Farm DB summary
This paper provides a systematic overview of urban agriculture in low and middle-income countries, identifying research needs. It highlights the importance of cross-cutting issues between urban agriculture and environmental sanitation, including excreta, wastewater, and solid waste management. Further research is needed to quantify the benefits, risks, opportunities, and constraints of urban agriculture, as well as its impact on food quality and the environment when reusing waste.